Olde Cherry Tree, Little Oakley

Sitting on a Domesday site on the pretty B1414 Clacton to Harwich road this village local once fronted a large cherry orchard and is very much part of the history of the area as well as a vital part of the modern-day community.

It has a fairly turbulent recent history with a golden era in the ownership of famous local landlord Steve Chandler followed by a period of great uncertainty in the hands of two pub companies. After a vigorous local campaign it was saved from closure by local heroine Abi Goodwin who stepped in to keep the pub open and its future was recently secured when it was purchased by Steve Munn who owns 2 other real ale pubs in the Tendring area.

Up to 5 real ales are available including local brews from Harwich Town Brewery and one of the best pints of Adnams Bitter in the area. Each week 1 real ale is offered at £2 per pint.

The food is also enjoying a growing reputation locally and the pub has been voted Tendring CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2008.

Address
Olde Cherry Tree
Clacton Road
Little Oakley
Harwich
Essex CO12 5JH

Phone
01255 886290

Directions
Take the A120 Colchester to Harwich road. After about 14 miles take the 3rd exit at Ramsey Junction roundabout onto Church Hill (B1352 - signposted Clacton). At top of hill opposite Ramsey Church turn right into Mayes Lane. After about 0.5 miles turn right at T-junction onto Harwich Road (B1414). After 0.7 miles Ye Olde Cherry Tree can be found on a sharp left-hand bend.
The nearest train station is Harwich International about 3 miles away. Dovercourt station is about 4 miles away. A minicab from station to pub is approximately £4.
The 104 (Monday to Saturday) and 102 (Sunday) bus services from Colchester pass by the door.
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